Java JRE 7 Update 45 Mac OS X 10.7.3 and Newer

For Java 7, you will need an Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X version 10.7.3 (Lion) and above. Installing Java on a Mac is performed on a system wide basis, for all users, and administrator privileges are required. Java 7 can not be installed on a per-user basis.
Browser requirements: A 64-bit browser (Safari or Firefox, for example) is required to run Java 7 on Mac OS X. 32-bit browsers such as Chrome do not support Java 7 on the Mac platform.

Size : 50.3 MB

How to Fix ParseTagInteger decimal Error (0xNumeric ) In Buffer Alphanumeric on Hackintosh Mac PC

Three days ago since this post publish my hackintosh PC was error booting stucked stop with "ParseTagInteger decimal Error (0x62) In Buffer 13b1.". This error caused by i am change produt id and Dev id in Plist extension kext file


How to Fix its:
1. Fisrt you must boot with kernel flag -v -f  if its stoped booting for example:

 READ HFS+ File: [hd(0,1)/System/Library/Extensions/RT2870USBWirelessDRIVER.kext/Content/Info.plist] 65951 bytes.
ParseTagInteger decimal Error (0x62) In Buffer 13b1.

This error is maybe not  compatible between kext with hardware id product and Dev id on RT2870USBWirelessDRIVER.kext/Content/Info.plist.

2.  for better solution i delete RT2870USBWirelessDRIVER.kext file  on mac hardrive /System/Library/Extensions/RT2870USBWirelessDRIVER.kext from From windows PC that i have installed Macdrive pro 9.

CleanMyMac 2.0.1 Mac OS X Full Version 

Fix Error unable to read from source file Copy from Mac to Windows PC Hard Disk

I am using MacDrive to be able to access a MAC external hard drive on my window 7  computer.i use Mac drive Pro 9 to Access Mac Hardrive. The files were copied from a MAC notebook to the external hard drive. I am trying to copy it to a NTFS formatted Windows external hard drive.When I use the Windows CTRL/C to copy the files an error ‘unable to read from source file (or similar) occurs.

I can copy portions of the source drive but when I click on some subdirectories, the mouse just jumps up to a higher level subdirectory.When I use UnStoppable Copier, 336 files are bypassed and the log only shows the files that are ‘OK’.I then used the ‘repair’ function to ‘fix’ the MAC drive but still 336 files are bypassed.

How to Fix it:
1. NTFS is not familiar with MAC OS Format Hard Drive. so You must Use other format Hardsik like FAT, FAT32 for destination copy or cut file. 
2. On windows you can Use Mac drive Pro 9 to Access Mac Hardrive.

MacDrive Pro 9

 

How to Fix Sound On Distro Niresh 12495 Mountain Lion 10.8

 

If we install Sound kext from installer on Distro Niresh 12495 its was very much option. i ever use VodooHDA.kext it was made my Mac Error when boot its. But now i really happy because i have founded Audio.pkg from googling. i think its will Compatible with all device chipset laptop or PC.

How to fix it :
1. Download and Install Audio.pkg
2. Restart it
3 Enjoy

Size:6MB

How to Fix Install Failed on Niresh 12495 Mac OS X Mountain Lion 10.8

 

One thing bugs on Distro Niresh 12495 Mountail Lion 10.8 or 10.8.2 is Failed installer. i can not expleain why its like that. But from the official site Niresh was make file installer pkg for fix this issue.

How to Fix it :
1. Download file from your hackintosh PC or laptop
2. Install BugFix 10.8 Niresh.pkg to your Mac Harddrive
3. Restart and Enjoy

Size: 4

Make Bootable USB Niresh 12495 10.8 Mountain Lion For Windows 2013

If you do not have any Mac PC OS you can do this step. how to make installer Bootable USB from Any Windows PC. its use Distro that include Mac OS and Bootable tool installed.

Instruction :
1. Download Distro Niresh 12495 Mac OS X 10.8 IMG file  and all Package file that include step and any software tool which need it for USB bootable
2.Extract USB tool.ZIP and Run The Program you can follow video Instruction below !
Done !

Next Reboot its and do  Bios setting !

Distro USB Bootable Niresh 12495 Mountain Lion 10.8 IMG File

You Can Update to Any 10.8.x Updates

goto support.apple.com/downloads

Download the 10.8.x Update

Remove "SleepEnabler.Kext" (This Kext is Not Included in Niresh12495 DVD Installation)

Backup AppleHDA.kext (Voodoo HDA Users Don't Need to Backup AppleHDA.kext)

Install Update

Reboot

Install Backup Audio Kexts Using "Kexts Wizard"

Reboot

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Changes in This Release

PS2 Drivers Were Changed once Again

Added Boot Plist Commands as Packages

Added Support for VESA Display Support

Chameleon was Updated to svn 2045+

Chimera Package Was Updated

Added Clover EFI Bootloader Support

nScript Was Added (Not as a Package)

Installation Supports USB3.0 Install Method

FakeSMC and The Plugins Were Updated 

Updated ALC 892 Was Updated in the Request of Poorani Nathan

AppleNForce ATA Was Added to Fixed Kexts Instead of SuperNForce ATA as It Was only a 32 Bit Supported Kext

Applications Were added as Separate Packages You Can Install Them Later

Removed Disabler Kext From The Package "Fixed Kexts" as NullCPUPowerManagement Kext was an Alternative to Disabler Kext

Fixed Some Errors Faced During Installation

npci 0x3000 was reported by some users to give error

-on OS X Mountain Lion Installation

 

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Size:4.54 GB

How to Set Up Parts and Motherboards Bios for Hackintosh

You're interested in running Mac OS X, but you don't want to pay ridiculous prices for a normal Mac, then a Hackintosh just might be for you. Right now, the newest iteration of OS X is 10.8, known as Mountain Lion. In this guide, we'll show you how to install Mountain Lion on your PC with the newly released "Niresh" distro

1. Set up the parts of your PC

I covered these steps in my Snow Leopard guide, but they're worth mentioning again:

Unplug all USB-connected devices from your computer before you begin the setup (except your keyboard and mouse). A faulty external USB hard drive can cause your Hackintosh bootloader to give you EBIOS errors on startup.
Open up your computer and unplug any extra internal hard drives that your computer has, besides the hard drive that you're installing OS X on. (Just unplug the hard drive SATA cables from your motherboard.)
If possible, connect your monitor to the DVI port of your computer's graphics. The Mac OS X installer sometimes has problems with HDMI and VGA.
NOTE: If you're installing Mac OS X on a computer that already has Windows installed, you may have to enable AHCI for Windows beforehand. Otherwise, Windows won't boot afterwards. Also, after installing Mac OS X, you should also sync your clock on Windows with Mac OS X.

2.Set up your motherboard's BIOS

The BIOS is basically a settings page for your motherboard. To enter the BIOS on my own computer's Gigabyte P67A-D3-B3 motherboard, I have to press the delete key when it boots (before the operating system starts). Different manufacturers set different keys for opening the BIOS.

NOTE: If you have a newer Gigabyte motherboard that uses the UEFI interface instead of BIOS, check out our guide for setting up the UEFI instead.


If your Hackintosh already has Mac OS X Snow Leopard or Lion installed, the only thing you'll need to change in the BIOS is the "Boot Device", so that your Niresh DVD has highest priority.


If your Hackintosh doesn't have Snow Leopard or Lion installed yet, you have to change a few extra BIOS settings. Before starting, reset all of your BIOS settings to their factory defaults. On Gigabyte motherboards, you can reset your BIOS settings to their default by selecting "Load Optimized Defaults" on the main page of the BIOS. Once your BIOS is running on its defaults, you need to change these three settings:

Boot Device - Change the boot device of your computer so that "CDROM" is first. You need to do this for Niresh to work. After you finish installing Mac OS X, you should change this setting back to default, so that "Hard Disk" is the first boot device (this optional, but it will speed up your boot times).


HPET - Change this to 64-bit.



SATA Control Mode (your BIOS might call this a different name) - This will probably already be set to "SATA", "IDE", or "RAID". Change it to "AHCI". Mac OS X only works with AHCI.







Keep in mind that the BIOS on most motherboards do not support using a mouse, so you'll probably have to navigate through the BIOS with the arrow keys on your keyboard. Press "Enter" to change a selected option in the BIOS. On my Gigabyte motherboard, I have to press F10 to save my changes.

Create Mac Niresh 12495 Mountain Lion DVD Installer

Using Windows, you will need to use a program such as Power ISO. While Windows 7 and 8 include built-in DVD burning software, in my personal experience, Power ISO tends to be far more reliable.

Instruction :

1. Prepare DVDR or DVD RW Disk 4,7 GB not need dual layer
2. Download Niresh 12495 Mountion Lion ISO file
3. Download and Install Power ISO 
4. Skip step 2 if you have installed Power ISO or other img burn
5. Its Done and Ready for Installation

Burn Niresh onto a DVD disc. You will be booting your Hackintosh from this Niresh DVD, in order to install OS X Mountain Lion. On Mac OS X, burning capabilities are built-in to the operating system-- just insert an empty DVD into your DVD/Bluray drive, right-click on the downloaded Niresh file, and burn it.

 

Distro Hackintosh Niresh 12495 Mountain Lion 10.8.2 ISO Torrent File

Niresh 10.8.2 (Free): Niresh is a "distro" of OS X Mountain Lion that has been modified to work with PCs. I won't go into details, but you can download it from just about any bittorrent website by using a bittorrent client (it's a little less than 5 GB in size).

 

Niresh's OS X 10.8.2
USB and DvD 4.3/4.7 Bootable

Hackintosh Install OS X On Any Computer Including AMD CPUs

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OS X Mountain Lion By Apple

Installation Requirements
64bit Capable CPU
10 GB + Free Space
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The difference between Niresh 12495 Mountain Lion and iAtkos ML

Distros are pirated copies of Mac OS X that have been modified to work with a PC. If you don't have any qualms with the legal issues regarding distros, they're actually the most convenient way to set up a Hackintosh. If you're interested in installing Mac OS X on your PC with a distro, then you'll have two main options: Niresh, and iAtkos ML2. iAtkos is the far more popular choice of the two. However, there are a few reasons why you may want to use Niresh instead.

• Niresh works with regular DVDs. iAtkos only works with the less common (and more expensive) dual-layer DVDs and Bluray discs, because the iAtkos installer is slightly too large to fit on a regular DVDs.
• Niresh is distributed as an "ISO" file. The ISO format is a standard DVD image format that works on just about everything. Meanwhile, iAtkos is distributed as a "DMG" file, which is a proprietary "disk image" format made by Apple. DMG files are rather difficult to work with, since they don't work with Windows by default. To set up iAtkos on Windows, you have to use special software like Transmac.
• Niresh supports AMD and Intel Atom. Normally, computers that use AMD or Intel Atom processors are unsupported by in Mac OS X. However, Niresh includes experimental "patched" kernels that may allow Mac OS X to work with these processors regardless.
• On the other hand, iAtkos offers a few key advantages over Niresh. Most notably, iAtkos includes built-in support for installation on RAID volumes and MBR partitions.

Requirements:

• An existing Windows computer/Mac/Hackintosh: This is the computer where you will download and set up Niresh. Either Windows or Mac OS X will work. Make sure your computer has a DVD/Bluray burner (just about every DVD/Bluray drive nowadays can act as a burner, too).
• A Hackintosh-compatible computer with an empty hard drive: This is the computer where you will install OS X Mountain Lion. It can be the same computer as the one mentioned in the previous point. If your computer already has Mac OS X Lion installed, Niresh will just update Lion to Mountain Lion normally, without deleting any of your apps or files.
• However, not every computer will work with Mac OS X. Be sure to read the Hackintosh compatibility guide very carefully, to check whether or not your computer qualifies. Also, Mac OS X needs its own hard drive-- a minimum of 10 GB of space is required, but at least 50 GB of space is recommended. As far as we know, Niresh will not work on a hard drive where Windows is already installed.
• Niresh 10.8.2 (Free): Niresh is a "distro" of OS X Mountain Lion that has been modified to work with PCs. I won't go into details, but you can download it from just about any bittorrent website by using a bittorrent client (it's a little less than 5 GB in size).
• A DVD: In this guide, you will write Niresh onto a DVD, and boot your computer from Niresh to install Mac OS X. Any empty DVD will work.
• Multibeast (Free): Multibeast is a collection of kext files that your Hackintosh will need to run properly, after the initial installation. Be sure to download the newest version 5 of Multibeast, not the older versions 3 or 4 (which are for Snow Leopard and Lion, respectively).

Check Compatibility Hardware for Hackintosh

Having compatible hardware in a Hackintosh (a PC running Mac OS X) makes the difference between success and failure. If you're interested in installing Mac OS X on your PC, it's important to know what hardware is compatible and what isn't. Hackintosh compatibility varies, depending on whether your computer was self-built or prebuilt, and whether it's a desktop PC or a laptop. (If you don't know what hardware your current computer has, use a program like CPU-Z.)

This article will help you determine whether your current PC can run Mac OS X. However, if you're looking to build an entirely new computer for Hackintoshing, the easiest route is always to follow tonymacx86's CustoMac build recommendations, or our own list of cheap Hackintosh builds. If you don't want to build your own computer, check out our 2012 laptop buying guide, or our overview of the Dell XPS 8300 (which is pretty much the only well-documented, prebuilt desktop Hackintosh).



Self-Built Computers
Motherboard:If your computer's motherboard was designed for Intel processors, and was manufactured in 2010-2012, there is a pretty good chance that it will work with Mac OS X. Motherboards made before 2010 are a lot trickier to work with, and may not be worth the effort.

Brand-wise, motherboards made by Gigabyte are the best-supported, since they're the only boards that work by default with the CPU power management service built into Mac OS X. Older Gigabyte motherboards have DSDT files available in the DSDT section of tonymacx86, which are immensely helpful. DSDT files are configuration files that make Mac OS X to work with your specific motherboard (the DSDT for one motherboard will not work with another motherboard). The newest Gigabyte motherboards, which use UEFI instead of BIOS, don't even need a DSDT file.

If you don't have a Gigabyte motherboard, check out tonymacx86's DSDT section to see if they have a DSDT for your motherboard anyways. If tonymacx86 doesn't have the right DSDT file, consider patching your own DSDT file with DSDT Editor. If your non-Gigabyte motherboard uses UEFI, it won't need a DSDT file; however, it will still need a patched BIOS file to work fully.

Whether you have a Gigabyte motherboard or a non-Gigabyte motherboard, be sure to search Google for specific Hackintoshing instructions on your particular motherboard. For example, if you have a Asus P8Z68-V LX Motherboard, then search "P8Z68-V LX hackintosh" on Google. Besides Gigabyte, ASUS is the second most popular motherboard brand for Hackintoshes, so you can often find a lot of Hackintoshing guides about ASUS boards on Google. You might also find Hackintoshing guides on motherboards from other brands, but they are far less common than guides for Gigabyte and ASUS boards.

Graphics card: Besides the motherboard, this is probably the most important part of your build. Mac OS X often does not work with the built-in ("integrated") graphics on motherboards or CPUs. In those cases, you will have to buy a separate graphics card for your computer. The only exceptions to this rule are the built-in graphics cards of Intel Sandy Bridge processors and Intel Ivy Bridge processors; you can check the CPU section below for more info.

Older graphics cards (like the NVIDIA 8800GT and AMD Radeon 5770) will usually work with Mac OS X "out of the box", without the need for any extra drivers or modifications. As far as newer graphics cards go, most cards in the AMD Radeon 6600 and 6800 series will work in Mac OS X out of the box, as well. Some cards in the NVIDIA 400 series also work out of the box, but most of them require you to install OpenCL Enabler in Multibeast (for Lion and Mountain Lion), or the official NVIDIA drivers (for Snow Leopard).

Cards from the NVIDIA 500 series work with Mac OS X Lion and newer, while cards from the 600 series work with version 10.7.5 of Mac OS X Lion and newer. To enable graphics support for a 500-series card in Mac OS X Lion, you have to install OpenCL Enabler in Multibeast. In OS X Mountain Lion, the 500 series and 600 series work out of the box, though you have to use the boot flag "GraphicsEnabler=No" (without quotation marks).

Cards from the NVIDIA 700 series work in version 10.8.3 of OS X Mountain Lion and newer. However, the cards don't work "out of the box"-- to enable graphics support for a 700-series card in Mountain Lion, you have to install NVIDIA's latest graphics drivers for Mac OS X (version 313.01.01f03 or newer). You also have to use the boot flags "GraphicsEnabler=No" and "nvda_drv=1"(both without quotation marks).

The AMD 7000 series also received support in OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.3. Most of the graphics cards in the series work out of the box, though the setup process for these cards is still harder than for the newest NVIDIA cards.

The AMD 6900 series isn't supported (and probably never will be). Additionally, ATI CrossfireX and NVIDIA SLI, which allow you to run two separate graphics cards as a single graphics card on Windows, do not work on a Hackintosh. Mac OS X will always recognize double-card setups as two separate graphics card.

Mac OS X can be very picky about graphics cards; the manufacturer of the card matters just as much as the card's model. For example, a Gigabyte Radeon 5770 graphics card might work differently from a Sapphire Radeon 5770 graphics card. In addition, when we say that a particular graphics card series is compatible, this doesn't necessarily apply to every single card in the series. Oftentimes, lower-end graphics cards and mobile graphics cards in these series don't actually work, for a variety of reasons.

Before buying a specific card, always check Google first; for example, if you want to check the compatibility of a Sapphire Radeon HD 6850, search "Sapphire 6850 hackintosh" on Google. It's easy and saves you a lot of trouble.

For more detailed information, check out our guide on Hackintosh graphics cards.

CPU: Almost any 2010-2012 Intel CPU will work with Mac OS X. AMD CPUs are barely supported, and therefore not recommended. Older Intel CPUs can usually run Mac OS X Snow Leopard, but many don't work with Mac OS X Lion or OS X Mountain Lion. Lion and Mountain Lion are 64-bit operating systems (x86-64), so they're incompatible with the 32-bit architecture (x86) that older CPUs use.

The Sandy Bridge generation of Intel Core processors is supported by all recent versions of Mac OS X, including Snow Leopard, Lion, and Mountain Lion. Sandy Bridge processors are the processors with a model number in the 2000's, such as the Core i5-2500. They include built-in graphics cards that work with Lion and Mountain Lion (but not Snow Leopard), and come in two versions: HD 2000 and HD 3000. Unfortunately, only HD 3000 graphics are officially supported. HD 2000 sort of works, but it doesn't have graphics acceleration, so it's not recommended.

The Ivy Bridge generation of Intel Core processors is supported by Mac OS X 10.7.5 and all versions of OS X Mountain Lion. Ivy Bridge processors have a model number in the 3000's, such as the Core i5-3450. Ivy Bridge is not supported by Mac OS X Snow Leopard; while you can still technically install Snow Leopard, CPU power management does not work. They also include built-in graphics cards, which come in two versions: HD 2500 and HD 4000. HD 4000 graphics work with OS X Mountain Lion and Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7.5 and above). HD 2500 graphics work with OS X Mountain Lion version 10.8.3 and higher.

Intel's newest Haswell processors are not fully supported in Mac OS X yet. Haswell processors have a model number in the 400's, such as the Core i7-4770.

P.S. Intel Sandy Bridge processors don't work very well with Mac OS X Snow Leopard version 10.6.8. I recommend that you update to version 10.6.7 instead. You can still update to Mac OS X Lion from 10.6.7 (Mountain Lion requires 10.6.8, but you might be able to circumvent this requirement by spoofing your system version).

For more detailed information, check out our guide on Hackintosh CPUs.

And the rest: Most WiFi adapters and WiFi cards don't work with Mac OS X. Using a wired internet connection with a Ethernet cord is preferred. If you need WiFi, check out MacBreaker's list of natively-supported WiFi adapters.

While most Bluetooth adapters technically work with Mac OS X, a large majority will break sleep mode. If you want to use a wireless mouse that needs Bluetooth (such as the Apple Magic Mouse), but you also want to use sleep mode, check out our list of recommended Bluetooth adapters.

Most hard drives should work fine, though there are occasional exceptions. Hard drives with 4096 byte sectors (instead of normal 512 byte sectors) have problems booting Mac OS X, and need a rather complicated Terminal fix. This issue is most common in Western Digital Caviar Green hard drives. Seagate hard drives are generally problem-free in this regard.

Just about every solid state drive (SSD) will work with Mac OS X by default. However, some SSDs don't have built-in garbage collection services, so you'll need to enable TRIM in Mac OS X by yourself.

Additionally, some optical drives may prevent Mac OS X from sleeping. If you want a safe choice, buy a from a confirmed DVD drive series like Sony Optiarc. Hackintoshes can read and write Blu-ray discs with a Blu-ray drive, but you can't play Blu-ray movies because they don't support Mac OS X.

If a webcam claims to be compatible with Mac OS X, then it's likely that it will work for Hackintoshes too. (Note that most webcams will not need drivers to run on OS X.)

The same goes for any other peripherals, such as mice and keyboards: most of them work, but you can never know for sure until you've tried it.

To check the compatibility of specific peripherals, be sure to check with Google. For instance, if you want to know whether the D-Link DBT-120 is compatible with Mac OS X, search "DBT-120 hackintosh" on Google.



Pre-built desktop computers
Okay, so maybe building a new computer isn't an option for you. It's definitely possible to turn a normal pre-built computer into a Hackintosh. It's just not very likely. If you want to attempt an install of Mac OS X on a pre-built computer, you need to do your research beforehand.

The main problem with pre-built computers is that they have really weird motherboards. When building PCs, manufacturers tend to use their own proprietary motherboards that nobody has ever heard of, so nobody has ever had to chance to make them compatible with Mac OS X.

You will have to search Google for specific Hackintoshing instructions for your particular model of computer. For example, if you have a Dell Optiplex 745, search "Dell Optiplex 745 hackintosh" on Google.

If you can't find a Hackintoshing guide (or wiki entry) for your desktop computer model, then the Hackintoshing process becomes a bit of a crapshoot. If your computer is a relatively new model and uses an Intel processor, there's a chance that it can run Mac OS X reasonably well. You will generally have the best luck with gaming PCs from small "boutique" manufacturers (like iBuyPower or CyberPowerPC), since they tend to use publicly available motherboards. However, without the help of a guide, I can't make any guarantees.

Laptops

When it comes to Mac OS X compatibility, laptops are even worse than pre-built desktop computers. As mentioned earlier, very few WiFi cards work with OS X, and if your trackpad turns out to be incompatible, you can't even get past the first page of the Mac OS X installer.

The same rules for pre-built desktops apply to laptops: search Google for specific Hackintoshing instructions for your laptop model.

And good luck Hackintoshing.

Recommended Bluetooth Adapter Support Hackintosh

All Macs have built-in Bluetooth, so setting up Apple wireless accessories on a Mac is always a quick and simple process. However, if you want to use an Magic Mouse, Wireless Keyboard, or Magic Trackpad with your Hackintosh, you'll have to buy a third-party Bluetooth adapter. This article is here to help!

Below, I've compiled a list of the most compatible Hackintosh bluetooth adapters-- every adapter on this list works in Mac OS X without the need for extra drivers or kext editing, and can wake any Hackintosh from sleep mode. Most of these adapters have a very wide price range; the actual price depends on where you buy the adapter from.

Targus ACB10US ($10-30)

The Targus ACB10US is one of the smallest adapters on this list. To allow for this small size, it sacrifices range: though the ACB10US is technically rated for a broadcasting range of 30 feet, in reality, it barely manages a 10-feet range. If your computer is going to be more than 10 feet away from you at all times, this limited range will likely prove problematic. However, if your computer is located right next to your mouse and keyboard, you won't need to worry.

The ACB10US comes in two versions: a first-generation model that's big and silver, and a second-generation model that's small and black (pictured to the left). Some people claim that the first-generation model is more reliable. However, that model has been discontinued, so you'll have to check eBay if you want to find one.

The ACB10US works "out of the box" in Mac OS X, meaning that you don't need to install any extra drivers to get it working. You can wake OS X from sleep with the Apple wireless keyboard and Magic Mouse by default, though you can't wake OS X using the Magic Trackpad; you'll have to restart the trackpad every time.

D-Link DBT-120 ($15)

The D-Link DBT-120 is a very old model, but it has one of the best reputations of any Bluetooth adapter in the Hackintoshing community. Three years ago, this was the adapter to get for your Hackintosh. Nowadays, there are many other competitive alternatives in the market, but it's still a great choice if you want a reliable way to connect to your wireless accessories. The DBT-120 is no longer available from most retailers, but it's very cheap to buy used ones from third-party resellers on eBay.

The DBT-120 is rather big, especially considering that it only has a range of about 10-15 feet. However, like in the case of the Targus ACB10US, whether this is an actual problem depends on how far your mouse and keyboard are from your computer.

The DBT-120 won't be able to wake Mac OS X from sleep mode until you install this Apple bluetooth update (which works with all versions of OS X, despite only mentioning OS X 10.3.6). Otherwise, everything else works "out of the box" in Mac OS X. After all, the DBT-120 was originally recommended by Apple itself, as a third-party alternative to the built-in Bluetooth of the Mac Pro.

NOTE: It's unconfirmed whether the DBT-120 can wake Mac OS X with the Magic Trackpad, though it's unlikely.

Jabra A320S ($15)

Unlike many of the other bluetooth adapters on this list, the Jabra A320S actually has a decent broadcasting range: with a tested range of about 20-25 feet, it's more than enough for just about any hardware setup. Now, the A320S isn't exactly small, but if size isn't an issue, it's a great choice for any Hackintosh. The main issue is its limited availability-- the A320S is relatively old in hardware terms, and it's usually only available from third-party resellers on eBay. Fortunately, it's very cheap.

The A320S works in Mac OS X without the need for any extra drivers-- the adapter is able to wake Mac OS X from sleep mode by default, with both the Apple Magic Mouse and wireless keyboard. However, it still doesn't work quite perfectly with the Magic Trackpad; the trackpad can't wake OS X from sleep by itself, and it requires a restart every time you leave sleep mode.
IOGEAR GBU521 ($15)

The IOGEAR GBU521 is the newest model on this list, and probably the best choice of Bluetooth adapter for your Hackintosh right now. It works well and it's extremely small, but it doesn't necessarily sacrifice range for compactness-- the GBU521 can usually manage up to a 20-foot broadcasting range. However, some people have problems getting their GBU521 to even maintain a 5-foot range, so your mileage may vary. Also, thanks to its newness, the GBU521 is widely available on the internet for relatively low prices.

The GBU521 works in OS X Mountain Lion 10.8 without the need for any extra drivers, and can wake Mac OS X from sleep mode by default with Apple's wireless keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad. The trackpad occasionally encounters problems reconnecting after waking from sleep, but these seem to be the exception rather than the rule. Unfortunately, the GBU521 is so new that its compatibility only extends to Mountain Lion. The GBU521 isn't supported by default in other versions of Mac OS X-- it requires kext editing to work in Mac OS X Lion 10.7, and it doesn't work at all in Snow Leopard 10.6.

Conclusion
As of January 13, there are only four choices on this list. While there are many other Bluetooth adapters that can connect your Apple wireless accessories to a Hackintosh, most of them don't work with OS X's sleep mode. With this in consideration, these were the only four adapters I could find that were overwhelming confirmed as working "out of the box". So take your pick! And best of luck on your Hackintosh.

The Most WiFi Adapter Support Hackintosh

If you want to connect your Hackintosh to the internet via WiFi, you'll have to install a wireless adapter (also known as a WiFi card). However, finding the right wireless adapter for your Hackintosh can be tricky, since Mac OS X only supports an extremely limited number of wireless chipsets. Instead, to save you a lot of time, we've compiled a short list of the most Hackintosh-compatible wireless adapters on the market.

All of these wireless adapters will work with Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Lion, and Mountain Lion out of the box (unless otherwise noted); they do not require any extra kexts or helper applications to function. Just install it, and forget it. Mac OS X should automatically recognize these adapters as Airport cards (which are the wireless adapters that real Macs use). All of the adapters on this list are PCI cards, so you'll have to install them on the motherboard of your Hackintosh. USB wireless adapters cannot be recognized as Airport cards.

P.S. Since Mac OS X will think that these adapters are real Airport cards, AirDrop should work automatically, so you won't have to activate AirDrop with the normal workaround.



D-Link DWA-556 ($55)
The DWA-556 is a high-end wireless adapter with a stellar reputation in the Hackintoshing community for being easy to set up. It has the standard set of WiFi features, including support for 802.11n (the fastest wireless standard) and WPA2 security. Like all of the other cards on this list, this adapter works out of the box, on Snow Leopard, Lion, and Mountain Lion.

The DWA-556 has mostly been discontinued, and costs nearly twice as much as most mainstream wireless adapters. Since it's a relatively old model, it only supports a single wireless frequency band. Being able to work on multiple bands can make your computer connect to your router a tiny bit faster, as long as your router supports multiple frequency bands as well. Most people really won't care about this, but if you're a networking enthusiast, the DWA-556's single range might be too limiting for you. Still, if you're looking for a proven way to get WiFi on your Hackintosh, the DWA-556 is a safe bet.

ASUS WL-138g V2 ($20-35)

Back in its glory days, the ASUS WL-138g V2 was the choice wireless adapter for anybody in the Hackintosh community who wanted to have WiFi on Mac OS X Leopard. The WL-138G V2 has become less relevant since then, as users have found newer and faster adapters for their computers. Nevertheless, this adapter is still a great choice for just about any Hackintosh. Even today, it works out of the box on all versions of OS X, including Snow Leopard, Lion, and Mountain Lion.

Though it has been officially discontinued, you can still easily find units of the WL-138g V2 on sale across the internet. Compared to its higher end counterparts, it's still one of the cheapest Hackintosh-compatible adapters on the market. Admittedly, the WL-138g V2 isn't winning any races in terms of speed: the data rate of the WL-138G V2 tops off at 54 Mbps, which is far lower than the maximum speeds of the newest adapters. In addition, it doesn't support the 802.11n network standard, and can only operate on a single frequency band. But that's besides the point: none of this really matters if you just want a cheap and easy way to get WiFi working on your Hackintosh. The WL-138g V2 can do that for you.

TP-LINK TL-WDN4800 ($30-45)

The TL-WDN4800 is another high-end wireless adapter that works out of the box with Mac OS X. In the past few months, the TL-WDN4800 has essentially replaced the DWA-556 as the preferred wireless adapter in the Hackintosh community. It's even recommended by tonymacx86 himself. Both Mountain Lion and Lion automatically detect this card as an Airport card; unfortunately, Snow Leopard doesn't work.

The TL-WDN4800 is pretty cheap as far as WiFi adapters go, usually priced in the $30-40 range. It supports the 802.11n standard and WPA2 security, and unlike the DWA-556, it works on three separate frequency bands. Like I said earlier, only networking enthusiasts will care about this, but it's important to keep in mind nevertheless. Overall, the TL-WDN4800 is a great choice for your Hackintosh.

Rosewill N900PCE ($25-35)

The Rosewill N900PCE is the newest addition to this list-- a relative unknown until a few months ago, it has recently gained attention due to the fact that it uses the same wireless chipset as the more well-known TP-LINK TL-WDN4800 (above). As a result, both Mountain Lion and Lion automatically detect the N900PCE as an Airport card (though Snow Leopard does not work).

The best part about the N900PCE? It consistently underprices the TL-WDN4800 by $5-10. For that price, you get a great WiFi adapter that supports all of the frills: 802.11n, WPA2 security, three frequency bands, and so forth. While the N900PCE is not nearly as well-documented in the Hackintosh community as its better-known cousin, if you're willing to wander a bit off the beaten path, then it's an excellent (and remarkably cheap) choice for your Hackintosh.

Self-Built ($25-40)

And of course, if you're looking for a truly compatible wireless adapter for your Hackintosh, you can build your own. Building your own wireless adapter is a popular choice in the Hackintoshing community, because it's guaranteed that the adapter will be compatible with Mac OS X. It's not the simplest option, but it's not that hard, either.

All you need is an Apple WiFi chip, an adapter, and a small amount of hackery. Apple uses standard Broadcom WiFi chips inside their Macs, so you can easily buy one of these chips from a spare-parts seller, or on eBay. Once you have the chip, all you have to do is fit it on a PCI adapter, so that you can attach the chip to your Hackintosh's motherboard.

Mac OS X recognizes these self-built wireless adapters as real Airport cards-- because they are real Airport cards. These self-built adapters use real Apple WiFi chips, so technically, they're exactly the same as the Airport cards that real Macs use. Regarding performance, these WiFi chips support the 802.11n standard and WPA2 security, and they're dual-band, meaning they work on two frequency bands. When it comes down to it, self-built wireless adapters will always be the cheapest and most reliable way to get WiFi on your Hackintosh.

Conclusion
As of March 29, 2013, there are only five choices on this list. While there are many other adapters that can enable WiFi on your Hackintosh, those adapters usually aren't natively supported by Mac OS X. Some of those adapters require special kexts, some of them require special helper apps, and some of them will only run on certain setups. The three wireless adapters on this list are the only models I could find that have been confirmed to work with Mac OS X "natively". Take your pick-- and good luck Hackintoshing.

How to Activate AirDrop on a Hackintosh

One of the most publicized features of Mac OS X Lion is AirDrop, a peer-to-peer file sharing protocol that allows Macs to send files to other Macs that are on the same WiFi connection. However, the AirDrop feature is conspicuously absent in Hackintoshes. This is because AirDrop is only designed to work with a specific set of WiFi adapters; it won't work with the 3rd-party WiFi adapters that Hackintoshes use, and it doesn't even work with wired internet connections (ethernet). However, you can force enable AirDrop with the following tutorial.

Open Terminal (located in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder) in Mac OS X and enter this command:

defaults write com.apple.NetworkBrowser BrowseAllInterfaces 1

This command changes the "BrowseAllInterfaces" setting in the settings file "com.apple.NetworkBrowser" from false (0) to true (1). Now, Mac OS X will enable Airdrop on any internet connection, even if your WiFi adapter is unsupported, or if you're using a wired connection.

You won't see any immediate results from entering this command. To apply its effects, you need to restart Finder. You can do this by logging off. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Command+Option+Esc (on a Windows keyboard, the shortcut is Alt+Windows+Esc), to open the "Force Quit Applications" window, which is the Mac version of Alt+Ctrl+Del. From this force quit window, you can relaunch Finder.

After Finder restarts, you will see the AirDrop option in the Favorites section of the Finder sidebar. Enjoy!

P.S. I cannot personally confirm that AirDrop works, as I don't own a second Hackintosh. However, the feedback from across the internet is generally positive, which is why I feel comfortable publishing this tip.